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Message started by SoE on 07/18/11 at 19:45:19

Title: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by SoE on 07/18/11 at 19:45:19

I had a picture in my head when I bought this bike a few months ago. Without this forum it wouldn't have been possible to make the picture a reality.
All this project lacks is some paint, but I had to post some pics now. I'll post a few more when the paint is dry.

From this:
http://sonofelvis.com/suzuki/IMAG0032.jpg
to this:
http://sonofelvis.com/suzuki/IMAG0174.jpg
http://sonofelvis.com/suzuki/IMAG0171.jpg
http://sonofelvis.com/suzuki/IMAG0172.jpg
http://sonofelvis.com/suzuki/IMAG0173.jpg
http://sonofelvis.com/suzuki/IMAG0175.jpg

Thanks guys

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by adj_jaker on 07/19/11 at 04:02:34

You did a good job dude! ;)

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by SoE on 07/19/11 at 08:01:18

Thanks man.
I had access to a few specialty tools thru a friend, but for the most part this was just me in my garage using tools on hand. There are a lot of wrenches on this site, but I'm proof you don't have to be one. You just have to be able to read & follow instructions, ask questions, and get your hands dirty.

Mostly for my own benefit I'll recap here all the things done so far:

replaced bucks with flat bars ("broomstick")
replaced mirror
removed front fender
removed crash bars/hwy pegs
made cheap bike lift to drop rear wheel
removed passenger pegs (after dropping rr wheel)
bullet signals front and back
moved voltage reg to air box
custom tail light
replaced rear fender with custom (trailer fender)
side mounted plate with light (horizontal to be legal here)
replaced muffler with HD
wrapped exhaust
replaced air filter with chrome cone
replaced seat
painted shocks black
tweaked the carb a little for the intake/exhaust changes

Things left to do:
paint tank and fender
replaced petcock with Raptor (ordered)
replace that @!%* head plug (procrastinating)
get another Savage and do it again even bigger :D

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by MrBrownTX on 07/19/11 at 10:18:43

Looks great!

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by dasch on 07/19/11 at 11:39:22

I like this. good job.

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by Tehrifleman on 07/19/11 at 11:42:22

Cool Daft Punk Visor!

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by SoE on 07/19/11 at 13:17:18

1928253F242B2128202C234D0 wrote:

Cool Daft Punk Visor!

Best visor ever for an open face helmet. Covers well but the slight goggle shape means it won't fog up.

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by ksthumper on 07/19/11 at 17:21:14

How did you get your seat made? Did you just use a template from the stock pan? Looks GREAT!

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by kidsavage on 07/19/11 at 19:44:35

where did you find your rear finder? i know of blue collar bobbers but they are pretty pricey

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by SoE on 07/19/11 at 19:49:51

Man, I found that seat on Ebay. Its a direct fit, front and back, for the Savage, and I was leaning away from a spring seat.

Look up Bob's Chop Shop (warning, some NSFW content on there). He was the seller, but I didn't realize it until he told me. He has a blog and has done about 7 or 8 Savage Bobber projects and they make for some awesome eye candy and inspiration.

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by mmosel on 07/19/11 at 19:54:22

Looks awesome!

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by ksthumper on 07/19/11 at 22:02:12

Just cruised his eBay store, TON of stuff still up but no seats :(
I wonder if he'll take a commission for another one. Nice find!

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by SoE on 07/20/11 at 05:25:55

He might. We haggled mightily over that seat!

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by bluesavage218 on 07/20/11 at 10:34:47

Awesome job!!! Looks Great!

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by Ben03Savage on 06/19/12 at 04:51:36

Great Job! Thanks for the pics really puts it into perspective....cant wait to start working on mine....

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by Pine on 06/19/12 at 05:52:41

Congrats!... that is quite a transformation.

Title: Re: Thanks guys - from Cruiser to Bobber
Post by Badass94Cad on 06/19/12 at 06:14:45

Very nice! 8-)

Question: How did you paint your rear shocks? Did you disassemble them?